Main estimates 1995-96 (Class III Vote 3). Third estimates day (part two). Motion that a further sum, not exceeding £263,921,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to defray the charges that will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1996 for cash limited and demand led operational expenditure by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food to: promote food safety, take action against diseases with implications for human health, safeguard essential supplies in an emergency, and promote action to alleviate flooding and coastal erosion; to encourage action to reduce water and other pollution and by other measures to safeguard the aquatic environment including its fauna and flora, to improve the attractiveness and bio-diversity of the rural environment and protect the rural economy; implement MAFF's CAP obligations efficiently and seek a more economically rational CAP while avoiding discrimination against UK businesses (including expenditure on existing CAP measures and schemes), to create the conditions in which efficient and sustainable agriculture, fishing and food industries can flourish, take action against animal and plant diseases and pests, encourage high animal welfare standards; provide specialist support services and allocate resources where they are most needed; provide for some inter-agency payments and undertake research and development. Question deferred. Resolved.

Main estimates 1995-96 (Class III Vote 3). Third estimates day (part two). Motion that a further sum, not exceeding £263,921,000, be granted to Her Majesty out of the Consolidated Fund to defray the charges that will come in course of payment during the year ending on 31st March 1996 for...

What is the maximum number of non-human primates which may be quarantined within a facility; and what is the ratio of trained staff to primates at any given location and time, who are capable of dealing with a filovirus outbreak.

What is the maximum number of non-human primates which may be quarantined within a facility; and what is the ratio of trained staff to primates at any given location and time, who are capable of dealing with a filovirus outbreak.

What plans he has to change the quarantine regulations concerning the entry of animals into the United Kingdom. (Failed OPQ) - Ref to 253 c216-7W.

What plans he has to change the quarantine regulations concerning the entry of animals into the United Kingdom. (Failed OPQ) - Ref to 253 c216-7W.

How many dogs have developed rabies in quarantine during a 20 year period; how many of these had valid certificates of vaccination against rabies; and which countries they came from. - (Holding answer 4 April 1995). Figures given.

How many dogs have developed rabies in quarantine during a 20 year period; how many of these had valid certificates of vaccination against rabies; and which countries they came from. - (Holding answer 4 April 1995). Figures given.

Whether the United Kingdom is the only country in the European Union that imposes restrictions on the free movement of dogs between member states.

Whether the United Kingdom is the only country in the European Union that imposes restrictions on the free movement of dogs between member states.

Lords debate on motion calling attention to possible relaxation of quarantine controls relating to animals, with particular respect to rabies.

Lords debate on motion calling attention to possible relaxation of quarantine controls relating to animals, with particular respect to rabies.

What restrictions are placed on the movement, handling and travelling environments of non-human primates entering the United Kingdom.

What restrictions are placed on the movement, handling and travelling environments of non-human primates entering the United Kingdom.

How potentially infected materials from imported primates are disposed of and decontaminated.

How potentially infected materials from imported primates are disposed of and decontaminated.

If imported primates are always quarantined in areas without non quarantined animals.

If imported primates are always quarantined in areas without non quarantined animals.

What steps are taken to identify cause of death in imported primates; and what security measures are taken in these circumstances.

What steps are taken to identify cause of death in imported primates; and what security measures are taken in these circumstances.

What security restrictions are applied to quarantine arrangements for imported non-human primates.

What security restrictions are applied to quarantine arrangements for imported non-human primates.

What consideration he has given to permitting the independent inspection of quarantine kennels.

What consideration he has given to permitting the independent inspection of quarantine kennels.

Supplementary business question on quarantine regulations.

Supplementary business question on quarantine regulations.

Statement announcing Govt response to the recommendations in the recent Agriculture Select Committee Report on Health Controls on Live Animal Imports.

Statement announcing Govt response to the recommendations in the recent Agriculture Select Committee Report on Health Controls on Live Animal Imports.